DANIEL IRONS, M.D.
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.
What the federal data shows
DANIEL IRONS, M.D. filed 129 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, prescribing 88% generic.
- 129
- Part D claims, 2023
- 88%
- generic prescribing
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
DANIEL IRONS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
DANIEL IRONS, M.D. at a glance
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Medicare Part D claims
Specialty distribution in Arkansas
How Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician share within Arkansas
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician is one of the more visible NUCC categories in Arkansas
Each bar reflects the share of in-state providers whose primary NUCC taxonomy matches the specialty. Long tail of ~690 NUCC codes folded into "Other" to keep the comparison legible.
Specialty board-certification context
Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)
- Est. board-certified rate
- 78%
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate
Est. board-certified rate (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate
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Specialty board-certified rate — Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician estimate
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The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
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DANIEL IRONS, M.D. is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1720062862. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.
DANIEL IRONS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 11711 HERMITAGE RD, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72211, with a listed phone of (501) 379-8971. NPI 1720062862 was issued on 12/02/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what IRONS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 129 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 37.2%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 13,692 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 284 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1720062862 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/02/2005 |
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How we sourced this profile
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 129 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 167
- Total Day Supply
- 4,667
- Brand vs Generic
- 12% brand / 88% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $3K
- Opioid Claims
- 48 (37.2% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 63.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.33
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 25 |
| Carisoprodol | 23 |
| Butalbital-Acetaminophen-Caffe Butalb/Acetaminophen/Caffeine | 13 |
| Morphine Sulfate Er Morphine Sulfate | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Overview
How DANIEL IRONS, M.D. fits within the Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician landscape nationally.
DANIEL IRONS, M.D.'s 129 claims are below the specialty average of 284.
Nearby Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Providers in Arkansas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as IRONS.
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Data Sources
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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